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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,606.72, 873,288 and 415,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,606.72, 873,288 and 415,889.28 is: 623,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,606.72 : 873,288 = 415,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,606.72/873,288 = 415,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,606.72x = 873,288 × 415,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,606.72x = 363,191,117,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,191,117,552.64/582,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,389.85

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